1920s America

The Great Depression 1929-1939

Teachable Moments: The Great Depression (FDR Presidential Library) - these curriculum guides are centered on 14 short film segments. These teachable moments have activities and primary source documents that support them and add to the students understanding of the Great Depression.

The Second World War 1939-1945

America on the Sidelines- Interactive timeline that highlights the major events in Europe and East Asia from 1931- 1941. Students will read descriptions of actual events and select a course of action.

The War - (PBS) - This site has snapshot activities, a database of 800 photographs, 200 primary source documents and artifacts; 100 videos including clips from the documentary, historical footage, home movies and historic newsreels.

Japanese American Internment-Curriculum Guide (FDR Presidential Library) - context paragraphs, documents, photographs and classroom activities for teaching about Japanese American Internment.

Teachable Moments: World War II (FDR Presidential Library) - these curriculum guides are centered on 14 short film segments. These teachable moments have activities and primary source documents that support them and add to the students understanding of WWII.